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April 2, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Drawer Box Specialties to offer the NOVAMAX pre finish coatings for their line of of drawer boxes and accessories.
Drawer Box Specialties, Orange, CA recently announced that the States Industries line of high performance panel products pre-finished with the NOVAMAX UV finish system has been incorporated into the DBS line of drawer boxes and accessories.
This premium topcoat system is a 100% solids, modified epoxy acrylate coating that is cured by ultraviolet light. The finish is VOC and HAPS free, compliant with SCAQMD Rule 1113 and contributes towards LEED IEQ 4.2 credits. In addition to its “Green” characteristics, NOVAMAX also represents the pinnacle in terms of its durability and performance. UV cured, epoxy acrylated coatings are ranked highest in performance among the 13 most common finishing systems analyzed in the Architectural Woodworking Standards.
Jim Irving, DBS National Sales Manager, commented, “This new partnership between States Industries and DBS is already beginning to drive product development and innovation, especially being able to utilize States time-tested pre-finish coatings within our product line. So, when you combine the capabilities between our plants in Oregon and Southern California, it creates an opportunity to fulfill a lot of the component and outsourcing needs. Every day we’re discovering ways to complement each business unit and be a more comprehensive supplier for our customers.”
DBS has been a leader in the drawer box industry for more than twenty five years and offers these state of the art products as standard in their wide line of pre-finished material options. For more information, please visit these websites:
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OSHA recognizes States Industries for the completion of their 5-year SHARP program.
Eugene, Oregon - States Industries, a western Oregon producer of hardwood plywood, components and specialty panels was recognized by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration for the completion of their 5-year participation in the SHARP safety program. The recognition was earned by the States Components Division, one of 3 primary business units that make up the company.
SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) was developed to provide an incentive for Oregon employers to work with their employees to identify and correct safety hazards or potentially unsafe work practices and to also work on continuous improvement programs. The 5-year completion achieves the ultimate goal of SHARP which helps the employer voluntarily take the program and practices forward in a totally self-sufficient manner.
On hand to accept the award were Mike Taylor, States President, Donnie Graves, Components Plant Manager and Ron Burgess, States Environmental Health and Safety Manager. The award, which marks the completion of a 5-year program, is considered a form of graduation. Representatives from The Oregon OSHA offices explained the background around the program and award. Both Mike Taylor and Donnie Graves echoed how the Components Plant employees enthusiastically embraced the program and were the real champions behind its success, especially Robert Mowrer, States Industries Safety Chair.
EHS Manager, Ron Burgess summed up by saying that “we believe safety is not only a priority at States Industries, but one of our core values. It won’t be sacrificed for production and we will always perpetuate a plant culture that promotes employee health and an incident rate of zero.”
States Eugene Components plant is a vertically integrated, value-added provider of hardwood panel components for a wide base of customers and commercial business sectors. The plant cuts and fabricates from a range of hardwood plywood panels, much of it UV pre-finished at the adjoining Hardwood Plywood facility. The third and newest business unit operated by States Industries is the Drawer Box Specialties plant in Southern California, acquired by States last year.
For more information contact:Michael Blakley
States Industries LLC
1-800-626-1981 EX 1237
mblakley@statesind.com
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States Industries, LLC, a major manufacturer of hardwood plywood and specialty panel products has announced the acquisition of California based Drawer Box Specialties.
Eugene, Oregon - DBS began operations in 1987 and is the industry leader in manufacturing drawer boxes, drawer storage systems, shelving units and specialty accessories. The company currently employs about 60 employees at its Orange, CA headquarters.
States' President, Mike Taylor called the addition of DBS a strategic extension of our existing value-added components business. "We are focused on continued growth by integrating toward the end user with an innovative mix of products and solutions. DBS has a great brand franchise that we think will be a perfect complement to our business moving forward. DBS will maintain most of its Management and its existing Sales team in Southern California. DBS President, Cathy Blankenship will continue to manage the business unit for States Industries.
"We are very pleased with the team that is in place and their knowledge of the business", said Taylor. "By recapitalizing the company and providing better access to the entire North American market through our network of distributors, we see significant upside."
About States Industries
States Industries, LLC, founded in Eugene, Oregon in 1966, is a premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and specialty panel products, operating from a combined manufacturing base of 200,000 square feet, including a pre-finish line and custom color lab all on site.
For more information contact:
Michael Blakley
States Industries LLC
1-800-626-1981 EX 1237
mblakley@statesind.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
States Industries Appoints Litson and Richardson to New Positions
States Industries Inc., the North American supplier of hardwood plywood, paneling and specialty panel components has recently strengthened its sales and marketing departments with the appointment of Shawn Litson, inside sales, California and Southwest region and Michael Richardson, newly assigned the position of Marketing Specialist/Digital media. Both have had extensive experience in the industry, focused around sales, marketing and production.
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States Industries Names Blakley as Marketing Director
Eugene, Oregon - States Industries Inc., the North American supplier of decorative hardwood panel products has appointed Michael Blakley as Marketing Director. He will be filling a position held by respected industry veteran Bill Powell who announced his retirement effective this fall.
Blakley's most recent experience in the hardwood plywood industry was with Columbia Forest Products where he was involved in a sales and marketing capacity for 11 years. Prior to that he served as Vice President and General Manager for the furniture import division of Plywood Tropics/Chesapeake Hardwood Products. In his new position, Blakley will manage States' marketing and communications initiatives around all States' panel product lines, including their growing components division. Blakley holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Marketing from the University of Oregon.
The appointment was made by Mike Taylor, President and COO of States Industries. Blakley assumed his new duties April 23rd.
For more information contact:
Michael Blakley
States Industries LLC
1-800-626-1981 EX 1237
mblakley@statesind.com
May 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ApplePly® Launches Online Retail Outlet
States Industries LLC, the Eugene Oregon manufacturer of ApplePly® has launched an online retail outlet to allow consumers to purchase cut-to-size panels. "The popularity of ApplePly among consumers and their difficulty in purchasing small quantities, especially in higher grades and popular species prompted us to offer this direct channel" according to Mike Taylor, President of States Industries. BuyApplePly.com offers eleven specie/grade combinations in thicknesses from ¼" through 1 1/2" and sizes from 2' X 2' to 4' X 4'. Species include Teak, Mahogany, Walnut and Anigre, as well as Cherry, Maple, Oak and Birch. All ApplePly panels are made without urea-formaldehyde resins, and many are Forest Stewardship Council certified. Full sheet purchases continue to be routed through States' traditional distribution channels. Selected Lowe's locations carry cut-to-size ApplePly panels as well. A searchable database of distributors and Lowe's locations stocking the product is available at www.ApplePly.com. The online ApplePly store is BuyApplePly.com.
For more information contact:
Michael Blakley
Marketing Director
States Industries LLC
1-800-626-1981 EX 1237
mblakley@statesind.com
May 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
States Completely Eliminates Formaldehyde From Laminating Process
States Industries, the Eugene Oregon based manufacturer of decorative hardwood plywood has converted 100% of their production to the use of soy based, formaldehyde free resins. States has steadily increased the use of soy based adhesives over the last five years and prior to this conversion employed it in 60 to 65% of their production. "States' total commitment to formaldehyde free resins reflects market demand for superior operational and environmental performance." according to Mike Taylor, President and COO of States. Naturally occurring trace levels of formaldehyde are present in all organic materials including wood, but States' laminating adhesives will not add to those levels. States' Elemental brand will be used to designate products as No-Added-Formaldehyde.
Visit www.StatesInd.com, "Where to Buy" to locate a distributor near you.
For more information contact:
Michael Blakley
Marketing Director
States Industries LLC
1-800-626-1981 EX 1237
mblakley@statesind.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
States Industries Receives SHARP Recognition for 4th Year
For the fourth consecutive year, States Industries' Component Division has been recognized by the State of Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Occupational Safety & Health Division for participation in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. SHARP provides an incentive for Oregon employers to work with their employees to find and correct hazards, develop and implement effective safety and health programs, and continuously improve. The ultimate goal of SHARP is to encourage employers to become self-sufficient in managing workplace safety and health issues.
The States' letter acknowledges the strength of States Industries' commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace and cites them as a role model for other businesses. All of SHARP's current recognitions are available at www.orosha.org.
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NOVA PEAK from States Industries includes stained and finished hardwood veneered panels in whole piece Maple, and plain sliced Oak, Cherry and Mahogany (Khaya) for a total of ten colors/species in ¼" and ¾" thickness with matching wood and ABS edgebanding. Hand stains are also available.www.StatesInd.com 1-800-626-1981